Category Archives: Swimming

Howdy, friends. So, I returned to running last week, or should I say “running,” after my month off. It went fine. I ran 10.3 miles on Saturday, which was generally pain-free and not horrible. And I rode a spin bike … Continue reading →

Howdy, friends. Here’s my column from today’s paper: I’ve never been much of a swimmer. I love pools and summer and taking the kids, but when it comes to exercise, I’ve only ever chosen to swim when plagued by injury. … Continue reading →

Howdy, friends. I’m about 6.5 weeks out from the Boston Marathon. This is about the time in marathon training when you log huge weeks of mileage, when you’re feeling like finally you are in race shape, and when you sacrifice … Continue reading →

Howdy, friends. I got in the pool today. To swim. For fitness. For the first time in 100 years. I learned a few things: 1. It’s called a pull-buoy, not a pool buoy. Who knew? And it’s really weird. 2. … Continue reading →

Howdy, friends. I had to put that in air quotes, because I don’t think you can technically call what I do in the pool real swimming. I took some swimming lessons about 9 years ago. They helped — I learned … Continue reading →